Marvel Rivals Wolverine: How to Play, Counter & Abilities

Looking to play Wolverine in Marvel Rivals? Let’s talk about everything you need to know about this aggressive duelist. Wolverine might look simple at first – jump in, slash enemies, heal up – but there’s more to him than meets the eye. After playing him extensively since launch, I can tell you that mastering Wolverine requires understanding when to attack and when to back off.

This guide will walk you through his abilities, strategies, and how to handle his counters, so you can make the most of everyone’s favorite clawed mutant.

Wolverine Stats in Marvel Rivals

Wolverine serves as an aggressive duelist who excels at isolating and eliminating single targets. He’s not as immortal as his comic counterpart though, so you’ll need to play carefully.

	Wolverine
Role	Duelist
Difficulty	⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
Base HP	300
Movement

How to Play Wolverine in Marvel Rivals?

The key to playing Wolverine effectively starts with understanding his rage mechanic. Your rage builds up naturally as you trade hits with enemies. The higher your rage meter gets, the more damage you’ll do – at max rage, your basic attacks deal an impressive 6% of target’s max health per hit. Start fights by building some rage on tankier targets before going after squishier enemies.

Your basic gameplay pattern should focus on finding and eliminating isolated targets. Look for support characters who’ve strayed too far from their team or damaged enemies trying to retreat. Get in, deal your damage, and get out – staying too long in fights is usually a mistake, even with your healing factor.

When it comes to abilities, smart management makes all the difference. Always keep one mobility ability available for escape. Start engagements with Feral Leap, use Undying Animal before you get into the thick of things (not during the fight), then follow up with Vicious Rampage. Your basic attacks do significant damage, especially with rage built up, so don’t neglect them while waiting for abilities.

Target selection matters a lot. Support characters like Jeff or Luna Snow should be your primary targets when isolated. Don’t waste time chasing tanks unless they’re very low on health. If you see multiple enemies grouped up, that’s the perfect time to use your ultimate ability – Last Stand can turn the tide of a team fight if used at the right moment.

Pay attention to health packs on the map – they’re your best friend between engagements. Your healing factor works best when you’re out of combat, so make sure you have a path to safety before diving in. Watch for health pack locations and use them to sustain yourself between attacks.

How to Counter Wolverine in Marvel Rivals?

Countering Wolverine comes down to understanding his limitations. His damage requires close range, and despite his healing factor, he can’t sustain long fights.

When you see a Wolverine on the enemy team, stick together. His biggest strength is picking off isolated targets, so good positioning negates much of his effectiveness. Watch your backline carefully – Wolverine players love to sneak around and ambush support characters.

If you spot him using both mobility abilities to engage, that’s your chance to punish him. Without Feral Leap or Vicious Rampage available, he has no escape tools. Focus him down quickly before his abilities come back up.

Strong Wolverine counters in Marvel Rivals:

• Winter Soldier – Can stun lock Wolverine and has enough damage to burst him down
• Spider-Man – Web pull stops Wolverine’s mobility and sets up easy kills
• Luna Snow – Freeze abilities prevent Wolverine from getting close
• Storm – Can maintain distance and has escape options if Wolverine gets close
• Venom – Enough health to survive the burst and can lock Wolverine in place

Winter Soldier	Spider-Man	Luna Snow	Venom

All Wolverine Abilities in Marvel Rivals

Ability	Description	Damage & Effects
Savage Claw	Slash with Adamantium claws for a Claw Strike	Base: 15 per strike % Damage: 1.5% max HP + 0.045% per Rage Attack Interval: 0.27s (first 3 strikes), 0.84s (4th strike)
Last Stand	Knock enemies airborne and spiral through air	Knockback: 50 damage (8m radius) Snatching: 20 damage/sec Impact: 50 base + 10% max HP + 0.3% per Rage Knockdown: 1s
Feral Leap	Leap and snatch enemies	Snatch: 35 damage Smash: 35 damage Knockdown: 0.75s Enhanced Attack: 6 per strike + 1% max HP + 0.035% per Rage Enhanced Speed: 5.88 strikes/sec
Vicious Rampage	Dash forward with a Claw Strike	Base: 15 per strike % Damage: 1.5% max HP + 0.045% per Rage Speed: 44m/s
Undying Animal	Reduce incoming damage	Damage Reduction: 50%
Regenerative Healing Factor	Heal and gain Bonus Health	Bonus Health: 150-300 (scales with Rage) Health Conversion: 1:1 ratio Cooldown Reduction: 10s per assist
Berserker Rage	Build Rage through combat	Max Rage: 100 Gain per hit: – Savage Claw: 7 – Vicious Rampage: 20 – Feral Leap: 20 – Berserk Claw: 7 – Last Stand: 25 – Taking damage: 3 + 2/sec
Metal Cannonball	Hulk throws Wolverine	Requires both players to confirm

Wolverine rewards patient and smart play despite his aggressive nature. Focus on picking the right moments to engage, managing your abilities wisely, and knowing when to back off. You’ll die a lot while learning him – that’s normal. Keep practicing these fundamentals and you’ll start seeing success. Remember: Wolverine isn’t immortal in Marvel Rivals, but in the right hands, he’s still one of the most effective duelists in the game.